Report: Chargers hire former San Marin standout Mike McCoy as Chargers head coach

Mike McCoy, who was a standout quarterback at San Marin High during the 1980s, is closing in on a deal to become the new head coach of the San Diego Chargers in a move that could be announced later Tuesday. McCoy became an interest of several NFL teams while working as the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos.

According to the Denver Post, McCoy has reached an agreed in principle to become the next head coach of the San Diego Chargers, according to two NFL sources.

It's the second time in two years that Broncos coach John Fox has lost a coordinator to an AFC West rival. Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen was the Broncos' defensive coordinator in 2011.

McCoy was a hot candidate this offseason thanks to the success he had with two of the most diveregent quarterbacks in the NFL - Tim Tebow in 2011 and Peyton Manning in 2012.

With Tebow, McCoy led an offense that led the league in rushing. With Manning, McCoy coordinated an offense that was No. 5 in passing.

Each year, the Broncos won the AFC West and advanced to the Elite Eight of the NFL playoffs.

Fox will now seek an offensive coordinator to replace McCoy. Candidates may include Tom Moore, Manning's longtime coordinator with the Indianapolis Colts, and current Broncos quarterback coach Adam Gase.

On Sunday, asked if he was going to be a head coach by the end of the week, McCoy said, "We'll see."